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Sonographer
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Band 8b
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
  • Rhan-amser
  • Gweithio hyblyg
22.5 awr yr wythnos
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360-C-11071
Cyflogwr
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Cross Site
Tref
Watford
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£66,653 - £77,094 pa inc HCA pro rata
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17/03/2026 23:59

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Band 8b - Lead Sonographer – Quality and Governance, Radiology

Band 8b

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are seeking to recruit a part-time Lead Sonographer with a dedicated lead responsibility for Quality and Governance in Ultrasound.

This is a cross-site role covering Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, and St Albans City Hospital, with additional leadership oversight of the community ultrasound clinic at Elstree Way.

The post is for 22.5 hours per week, worked between Monday and Friday.

The successful candidate will join the Sonographer Leadership triumvirate and will hold strategic responsibility for quality and governance across Ultrasound Radiology Services within West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Governance, quality assurance, education, training, and active participation in research form key components of the scope of practice for this role.

Interviews are planned to take place on Wednesday 25th March.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Responsible to the Head of Radiology for West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust (WHTH) for the operational management of the ultrasound departments at WHTH, with a specialist interest and responsibility for quality and governance.

The postholder will be an expert clinical practitioner, managing a complex caseload. They will have a key role in governance, leadership, quality assurance, teaching and supervision, in addition to maintaining their own clinical caseload.

The post holder will be dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking, contributing proactively to service development.

The post holder will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team including Advanced Practitioners, Enhanced Practitioners, Practitioners and Assistant Practitioners within the ultrasound department.

The post holder will work closely with all stakeholders to deliver a high-quality ultrasound service within a safe environment for both staff and patients.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority,  as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
 
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
 
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
 
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role. 

Manyleb y person

Education and qualifications:

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • DMU or PgD in Ultrasound Management qualification.
  • MSc in healthcare related science or business/service management.
  • HCPC / NMC / RCT registration or equivalent registration with a professional body.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Hold or working towards an MSc.
  • Advanced clinical study.

Knowledge:

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Complex knowledge of pathologies.
  • Detailed knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
  • Actively participates in CPD including facilitating audit and undertaking research relevant to service development and professional needs.
  • In-depth knowledge of Governance and Risk.
  • Understanding of RTT and PTL for cancer pathways.
  • Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Service developments and NHS long term plans.
  • Maternity bereavement investigation handling.

Experience:

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Proficient NHS ultrasound experience in Obstetrics, gynaecology and general medical ultrasound.
  • Previously worked at Advanced Practice Sonographer level.
  • Experienced manager with regard to appraisal, recruitment, recognition.
  • Audit completion, at personal and service level.
  • Other clinical governance experience.
  • Complaint handling and response writing.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Sub-specialisms to include head and neck, breast, interventional and breast imaging.
  • Development of local NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP) compliance.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Committed to being an Inclusive EmployerVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Disability confident employerStep into health

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This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Enw
Ben Thorn
Teitl y swydd
Head of Radiology
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
01923436680